Physical Therapy and Arthritis
If you have arthritis, you know the frustration of activity limited by pain. Common solutions include:
Medication, with risk of side effects
Reduced activity, which leads to muscle atrophy and even stiffer joints
Enduring limitations until a joint replacement becomes necessary
You have another option! There are many ways physical therapy can improve and alleviate arthritis:
Your physical therapist will help you to understand your condition, as well as what to expect and how to manage it.
Movement helps to regain motion, decrease stiffness, and strengthen muscles surrounding the affected joint.
Educated movement has been shown to be as effective as medication for arthritis pain relief!
Your physical therapist will help you modify the way you move to reduce strain on affected joints. They may suggest braces or orthotics to help maintain mobility and reduce pain.
You will also receive suggestions on how to modify your environments at work and at home to reduce pain and improve function.
With so many techniques that are proven effective in helping people with arthritis, physical therapy is a recommended first line treatment for many types of arthritis. Now that you have a better understanding of what physical therapy can do, please think of physical therapy first when you think of arthritis!
Let us help you increase your mobility and decrease your pain! Give us a call at 541.210.6784, or email info@aleviapt.com.
